Development of food and nutrition actions in south-east Europe. Report on a third workshop

The purpose of the workshop was to follow-up on the progress of the South- East European countries in their development of food and nutrition action plans. This initiative builds on the natural advantages and the geo-economic position of the region in relation to food and nutrition policy, promotes sustainable development in the region and improves skills needed to develop intersectoral policies in relation to food and nutrition. The workshop on Development of Food and Nutrition Action Plans in Countries of South-East Europe took place on 12 September 2002 in Brijuni, Croatia. Participating countries presented their progress in developing action plans followed by discussion on priorities for implementing national food and nutrition action plans, the Stability Pact Initiative and UNICEF work in the South-East European region. The participants expressed their interest, support and continued involvement in the project.